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DC! You're not the only one with a 5711G with gen strap :P

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Godfathar

Look what I received in the mail from France today!! Now that's definitely a keeper for good..

 

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_DC_

Yep no doubt about it, it's a stunner, don't do what I did and sell it coz trust me you will regret it and spend over a year trying to get it back, haha!!

 

Mine says hi...

 

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Expensive but worth every penny, the gen strap just takes it to another level!!!

 

DC

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Godfathar

^^ So true.. wear yours in good health, and I would definitely take your advice.. this isn't going anywhere, unless I go gen Nautilus.

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Kleen™

Was it the usual crap rep strap you had on before...?

I've been thinking of converting one of my 5711s onto a strap ('prolly the grey-dialled one...), but just hasn't gottsn around to actually doong it yet...hmmmmm....?

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Stephanova

Very nice one :) ,..Congrats!!

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Godfathar

Was it the usual crap rep strap you had on before...?

I've been thinking of converting one of my 5711s onto a strap ('prolly the grey-dialled one...), but just hasn't gottsn around to actually doong it yet...hmmmmm....?

 

That's right, the watch before I got it was converted from the rep strap, which I am holding in my hand right now, and the gentleman I bought the watch from, bought a gen Nautilus strap, and had to modify the watch to accept the gen strap. unfortunately it is not just plug and play. that's why when I saw it was for sale, I immediately jumped on it, as it is already modified and fitted with the gen PP strap. in your case coming from an SS to a strap, that is something I wouldn't know how to even consider ! :(

 

but for the record, to stay within the real Nautilus collection and not create a fantasy Nautilus, only the grey dial should have a black leather strap, as the blue dial and white dial never came on a leather strap, just the SS bracelet.

 

Very nice one :) ,..Congrats!!

 

many thanks, you're too kind :)

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Godfathar

I thought I should enrich this thread with more photos, to see the modifications made to the links.

 

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Gmtaddict

Hey

Finally found the pics of the endlink mod I did on this one:

 

Before:

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After:

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Godfathar

^^ Thanks buddy for the added info.. I am sure many would appreciate it. as it is a great mod.

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Gmtaddict

3 hours of patient work but the result is so worth it! As DC said, the gen strap really puts the watch on a totally different level. It feels so great you can think you are wearing the gen �

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Gmtaddict

OMG!! What a terrible idea!

 

As the seller says "* * You WILL NOT See Many of These Around! * *"

and I hope not!

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Godfathar

hahahaha, saw this before, I wonder though how many people clicked on "make offer" ?

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Kleen™

don't do what I did and sell it coz trust me you will regret it

DC

 

This might be something you'll like DC

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Patek-Philippe-5724R-Nautilus-Grande-Baguette-Diamond-Collection-Moonphase-40mm-/171208543494?hash=item27dcd30d06

 

I just had a little bit of sick coming up...

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_DC_

don't do what I did and sell it coz trust me you will regret it

DC

 

This might be something you'll like DC

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Patek-Philippe-5724R-Nautilus-Grande-Baguette-Diamond-Collection-Moonphase-40mm-/171208543494?hash=item27dcd30d06

 

I just had a little bit of sick coming up...

 

Yeah that set has been for sale on the bay for the best part of a year now, unsurprisingly no one wants to buy it!

 

DC

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northantsrich

where did you get the gen strap?

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Godfathar

^^ The previous owner who fitted the gen strap bought it from eBay I think.

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Gmtaddict

Absolutely.

They usually go between 300 and 500.....

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wahzai

that's what we are talking about!

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Barth

That looks great mate.

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the_name_is_mac

Just a couple of pics that may help convince you to go gen...

 

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_DC_

That is absolutely stunning mate, bit beyond my budget though :(

 

DC

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the_name_is_mac

Yea me too! Unfortunately this one is belongs to someone else....

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Godfathar

DC, ever since you kept showing off your gen Patek Philippe leather strap with grey stitching that the actual gen 5711 grey dial comes with, and I have been looking all over the place for one to match yours. and finally, after many months, a great member here directed me to one that was on sale brand new, never been worn, not cheap at all I have to add.

 

and this happened today!! :thumbsup:

 

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It took me about an hour to do the installing of the new strap. working with reps is not easy, but I like the challenge. :thumbsup2:

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964boy

DC, ever since you kept showing off your gen Patek Philippe leather strap with grey stitching that the actual gen 5711 grey dial comes with, and I have been looking all over the place for one to match yours. and finally, after many months, a great member here directed me to one that was on sale brand new, never been worn, not cheap at all I have to add.

 

and this happened today!! :thumbsup:

 

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It took me about an hour to do the installing of the new strap. working with reps is not easy, but I like the challenge. :thumbsup2:

 

 

That looks amazing :o and enjoy.

 

Well worth the wait methinks.

 

There's aways other member happy to spent your hard earned cash :D

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